Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has signed the 2013 Appropriation Bill into law. Following consultations and an agreement between the Executive and the Legislature on the 2013 Appropriation Bill has been signed into law.
In a statement released by Dr. Reuben Abati Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) all Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government have therefore been directed to work very hard to ensure that all the services, projects and programmes contained in the budget are successfully delivered on schedule in spite of the slight delay in its enactment.
President Jonathan wishes to reassure all Nigerians that the consultations have been in the best interest of the country, and in pursuit of understanding and mutual cooperation between both arms of government.
As part of the understanding reached with its leadership, the observations of the executive arm of government about the Appropriation Bill as passed by the National Assembly will be further considered by the National Assembly through legislative action, to ensure effective and smooth implementation of the 2013 Appropriation Act in all aspects.
The administration remains fully committed to the positive transformation of the country, and effective and efficient service delivery for the benefit of all citizens.
Meanwhile, radical lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana, SAN has said if Jonathan signs the 2013 budget now, it will be illegal.
It is the hope of millions of Nigerians that the N4.25 trillion budget proposal, tagged “Budget of Consolidation and Inclusive Growth” will not be subjected to court injunction.
